🌙 This Week's Cosmic Climate

> Moon Phase: Waning Crescent

> Moon Sign: Libra ♎️

> Energy Focus: Transformative and intuitive

🔮 Featured Card: The Tower

Imagine standing at the edge of a precipice, the wind howling around you, as you gaze at a towering structure that has been your home for years.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning strikes, shaking the ground beneath your feet. The Tower begins to crumble, and in that moment, you realize that this is not just a building falling apart; it's your life as you know it.

The Tower card, the sixteenth card of the Major Arcana, embodies this moment of sudden and dramatic change. Its imagery of a tower struck by lightning, with figures falling from its windows, speaks to the upheaval and transformation that can shake our foundations. But within this chaos lies a profound opportunity for liberation and awakening.

When the Tower appears upright, it signals that a significant shift is on the horizon. It might feel like a crisis, but it's a necessary one, urging us to release old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us. This card invites us to embrace the upheaval as a chance for a breakthrough, a moment to see the truth and rebuild on a more solid foundation.

In daily life, this could mean letting go of a job that's no longer fulfilling, ending a relationship that's holding you back, or confronting fears that have kept you stagnant.

In its reversed position, the Tower warns of resisting these necessary changes. We might cling to the familiar out of fear, delaying the inevitable transformation. This resistance can lead to self-destructive patterns, where we repeat the same mistakes, afraid to step into the unknown. The shadow work here involves acknowledging our fears and understanding that change, though scary, is essential for growth.

Applying the Tower's lessons in everyday life means staying open to the shifts that come our way. Whether it's a sudden job change, a move, or an unexpected revelation, these moments are opportunities to shed what no longer serves us and embrace new beginnings.

Journal Prompts & Spread Prompt

Journal Prompts:

1. Reflect on a recent moment of upheaval in your life. How did it lead to a breakthrough or a new perspective?

2. What old beliefs or patterns are you holding onto that might be due for a transformation?

Custom Tarot Spread: The Winds of Change

• Position 1: What Structure is Crumbling? - What in your life is undergoing a significant shift?

• Position 2: The Lesson of the Tower - What wisdom or insight can you gain from this upheaval?

• Position 3: Rebuilding on New Foundations - How can you rebuild in a way that aligns with your true self?

Instructions for Interpretation:

• Shuffle your deck while focusing on the theme of transformation.

• Lay out the cards in the order above.

• Reflect on each position, noting the insights that arise.

Suggested Reflection Questions:

• How can I embrace the change that the Tower brings?

• What fears am I holding onto that are preventing me from moving forward?

Astro Overlay

As we navigate the energy of The Tower this week, the astrological influences add depth to our journey. With the Moon in Libra and the Sun, Mercury, and Moon all in Virgo, we're in a period of transformative and intuitive energy.

The Sun conjunct Mercury and the Moon suggests a time of clear communication and introspection, perfect for understanding the lessons The Tower brings.

The Sun's opposition to Saturn, which is retrograde in Pisces, indicates a tension between our current path and deeper, spiritual lessons. This aspect can amplify the Tower's energy, pushing us to confront what needs to change for our soul's growth.

Venus in Leo sextile Mars in Libra adds a dynamic of passion and balance, encouraging us to embrace transformation with both heart and mind. To work with these energies, focus on clear communication and introspection during the early part of the week, especially when the Moon is in Libra. As the week progresses and the Moon moves into Scorpio, the energy becomes more intense, making it a potent time for shadow work and embracing the Tower's lessons.

Use this time to meditate on what needs to be released and how you can rebuild with intention and clarity.

Take a moment this week to connect with the energy of the Tower Card.

Let this card guide your journey and illuminate your path forward.

With love and starlight,

Stella & The Star Tarot Team